Drinking and Driving and Distracted Driving Flashcards
This deck reviews rules and regulations around drinking and driving as well as distracted driving.
What are some ways to avoid distracted driving?
Some of the ways to avoid distracted driving include:
- Don’t use cell phones or text.
- Avoid stressful conversations with passengers.
- Avoid eating while driving.
- Ensure children are properly restrained.
- Ensure pets are secured in a pet carrier or portable kennel.
True or False:
New York state law permits television screens within the driver’s view.
FALSE
Television screens are not permitted within the driver’s view as per New York state law.
Judie, while driving down the street, sees an accident ahead and uses her handheld mobile phone to call 9-1-1. Did she commit a violation of the ‘hands-free device while driving’ rule?
NO
Under New York law, drivers are permitted to use their handheld mobile phones only for the purpose of calling 911 to report an emergency, or to contact their physician or a hospital in the event of a personal emergency.
True or False:
New York Distracted Driving law does not permit you to send/receive texts at a red light.
FALSE
You can send/receive texts at a red light since your vehicle is stationary.
John uses a headset that covers only one ear while driving. Did he commit a violation of the New York Distracted Driving law?
NO
Under New York law, drivers are permitted to use their headset or headphone that covers one ear only.
True or False:
A driver can use a hands-free telephone at any time to avoid distracted driving in New York.
TRUE
New York State law allows the user to communicate without the use of either hand on a hands-free mobile phone.
What is the penalty for distracted driving in New York?
- A first offense carries a $50 to $200 fine
- A second offense (within an 18-month span) carries a $50 to $250 fine
- A third offense (within an 18-month span) carries a $50 to $450 fine
What is the penalty for distracted driving in New York for drivers with learner’s permits and intermediate licenses if this is a first-time offense?
suspension of the license or permit of 120 days
A second offense within six months carries a revocation of the license or permit for one year.
Fill in the blank.
Every violation of the state’s distracted driving law adds ___ points to your driving record.
five
Every violation of the state’s distracted driving law adds five points to your driving record.
True or False:
Distracted driving citation increases your car’s insurance rates.
TRUE
Distracted driving violations result in penalty points added to your driving record. This means that your car insurance company will be made aware of the infraction, and your rates will most likely go up. In New York, insurance rates can go up an average of $93 a year following a distracted driving citation.
Choose the correct option.
New York follows __________ enforcement of distracted driving laws.
A. primary
B. secondary
A. primary
New York follows primary enforcement of distracted driving laws.
True or False:
Drivers may use GPS devices, mobile phones, MP3 players, and other similar devices as long as the devices are being used in hands-free mode only.
TRUE
Drivers should not be distracted while driving and can use devices in hands-free mode.
Choose the correct option.
Which of the following is not a texting zone?
A. HOV lanes
B. rest stops
C. park-and-ride facilities
D. parking areas along the state’s highways
A. HOV lanes
New York Laws term park-and-ride facilities, rest stops, and other parking areas along the state’s highways as places where drivers can safely use their cell phones as ‘Texting Zones’ to prevent distracted driving.
True or False:
A driver with a probationary license caught texting or talking on the phone while driving for a second time can have their license suspended for one month.
FALSE
New York Law penalizes drivers with probationary or junior licenses who are caught texting or talking on the phone while driving. The first offense will keep them off the road for 60 days, and a second offense could result in a six-month suspension.
Choose the correct option.
The month of ________has been proclaimed as “Distracted Driving Awareness Month.”
A. April
B. March
C. January
D. December
A. April
During the month of April, the Governor’s Traffic Safety Committee (GTSC) highlights vital safety messages through press events, public service announcements (PSAs), and social media posts.
What is the U Drive. U Text. U Pay campaign?
U Drive. U Text. U Pay. is a high-visibility campaign to help law enforcement officers keep distracted drivers off the road.
What is Leandra’s Law?
According to Leandra’s Law, drivers who commit alcohol-related offenses with a child under 16 years old in the vehicle may be charged with a Class E felony, punishable by up to four years in prison.
What is a Conditional License?
A conditional license is the right to drive under very limited circumstances and is given to individuals charged with, or convicted of, driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
True or False:
Alcohol impairs your judgment of speed and distances.
TRUE
Alcohol is a major killer and is punishable under relevant sections of New York. It increases reaction time, reduces your ability to see clearly, changes your judgment of speed and distances, often makes you less inhibited and makes you more prone to take chances.
What is the penalty for driving while intoxicated (DWI) with 0.08 BAC?
a minimum six-month license revocation
What is the penalty for driving while ability impaired by alcohol (DWAI)?
a 90-day license suspension
What is the penalty for driving while ability impaired by drugs (DWAI-drug)?
a minimum six-month license suspension
What is the penalty for driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs out-of-state (DUI)?
a minimum 90-day to six-month license revocation
What is the penalty for aggravated driving while intoxicated (Agg-DWI), with 0.18 BAC?
a minimum one-year license revocation
What is the penalty for drivers over 21 years of age who refuse a chemical test?
a minimum one-year license revocation
What is the penalty for drivers over 21 years of age who refuse a chemical test within five years of a prior refusal revocation or any alcohol or drug-related violation?
a minimum 18-month license revocation
What is the penalty for drivers under 21 years of age who refuse a chemical test for the first time?
a minimum one-year license revocation
What is the penalty for drivers under 21 years of age who refuse a chemical test for the second time?
This offense carries a minimum license revocation until one year or the accused reaches 21 years of age, whichever is longer
What is New York’s ‘Implied Consent’ law?
New York’s ‘Implied Consent’ law states that any person who operates a motor vehicle in the state shall be deemed to have given consent to a chemical test of one or more of the following: breath, blood, urine, or saliva, for the purpose of determining the alcoholic and/or drug content of the blood when requested by a police officer.
What effect might the combination of alcohol and another drug have on a person who is driving a vehicle?
The combination of alcohol and another drug can:
- escalate the overall effects
- increase a person’s risk of poor decision making
- slow down the responsive reactions to situations
Taking a combination of alcohol and a drug might escalate the overall effects of the other drug. Alcohol can mask the effects of the other drug, increase a person’s risk of poor decision making and/or slow down the responsive reactions to situations.
What is the penalty for a driver found drinking an alcoholic beverage on a public highway in New York?
A first conviction for such a case entails:
- A fine of up to $150
- A mandatory surcharge
- A crime victim assistance fee
- A possible imprisonment of 15 days
True or False:
Open Container Law’ exempts passengers in a stretch limousine displaying a commerce permit issued by the NYS Department of Transportation.
TRUE
Open container law doesn’t apprehend passengers in vehicles like stretch limousines and other vehicles that display a commerce certificate or permit issued by the U.S. Department of Transportation or the NYS Department of Transportation.
Who is a Designated Driver under New York laws?
A ‘Designated Driver’ is a person who remains sober as the responsible driver of a vehicle whilst others have been allowed to consume alcohol.
New York Law advises people to have a designated driver with them if they intend to consume alcohol and drive.
What is an Ignition Interlock device?
An Ignition Interlock device is connected to a motor vehicle ignition system and measures the alcohol content of the breath of the driver.
The vehicle cannot be started until the driver provides an acceptable sample breath.
True or False:
Persons convicted of driving while intoxicated will have to install and operate an ‘Ignition Interlock Device’ for 12 months.
FALSE
The 12-month requirement may be waived by the court if the defendant demonstrates that the interlock device was installed for at least six months unless the court orders the interlock device to be installed for a longer period of time.
